Acrylic Bjorn Bunny Gnome

Designer: Tim McPherson

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Instructions

  1. Cast the mold in the usual manor. Allow the greenware to dry, then clean and wipe down with a damp sponge. Bisque fire to a shelf cone 04.
  2. Using the Rounds, base coat the fur area with SS-138 Flat Black, the carrot with SS-237 Dark Brown, the overalls with SS-335 Rich Blue and the hat with SS-57 Accent Green.
  3. Using the Dry Bushes, apply several light coats of SS-130 Medium Gray to the fur areas.
  4. Using the Dry Brushes, apply several light coats of SS-376 Lime Burst to the hat.
  5. Using the Dry Brushes, apply several light coats of SS-317 Turquoise to the overalls, followed with SS-29 Dew Drop Blue, keeping off the button.
  6. Using the Dry Brushes, apply several coats of SS-211 Orange Rust to the carrot, followed with SS-210 Orange.
  7. Using the Dry Brushes, apply several coats of SS-288 Bright Green to the carrot tops, followed with SS-376 Lime Burst.
  8. Using the Dry Brushes, apply several coats of SS-141 Light Pink to the inside of the ears, followed with SS-31 Razzberri.
  9. Using the Dry Brushes, apply several coats of SS-130 Buttermilk to the muzzle, followed with SS-45 Buttermilk.
  10. Using the Soft Rounds, apply 1 to 2 coats of SS-502 Matte Sealer to the piece, excluding the nose.
  11. Using the Round, apply 1 to 2 coats of SS-501 Gloss Sealer to the nose.
  12. Do not fire!

Supplies

Form

  • CD047 Bjorn Bunny Gnome

Colors

  • SS-130 Medium Gray
  • SS-288 Bright Green
  • SS-317 Turquoise
  • SS-138 Flat Black
  • SS-29 Dew Drop Blue
  • SS-335 Rich Blue
  • SS-376 Lime Burst
  • SS-57 Accent Green
  • SS-211 Orange Rust
  • SS-237 Dark Brown
  • SS-141 Light Pink
  • SS-45 Buttermilk
  • SS-210 Orange
  • SS-32 Razzberri
  • AC-501 Gloss Sealer
  • AC-502 Matte Sealer

Decorating Accessories

  • CB-425 1/2” Oval Glaze Mop
  • RB-144 #4 Soft Fan
  • RB-106 #6 Script Liner
  • RB-110 10/0 Detail Liner

Miscellaneous Accessories

  • Various Dry Brushes
  • Foam Plates or Aluminum Foil
  • CB-406 # 6 Round
  • Paper Towels or Coffee Filters
  • CB-404 # 4 Pointed Round
  • Water Bowl
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